Matthew 8
Jesus performed a miracle by healing the demon-possessed men but then the town "pleaded" with Jesus to leave! Amazing. Why would they do this? After thinking about it for a few minutes, I thought to myself that I often do this - when confronted with a truth I run from the truth. I either say NOT TRUE , HIDE the TRUTH, etc.
I need courage to embrace truth - in this case Jesus and everything He represents. Life change, transformation, etc. I should submit fully to Jesus because He is great, His ways are great, and His plan for me is great.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
My Prayer: Lord, You are indeed a great God - full of love, mercy, kindness, patience, compassion and more, for me! I am not deserving of such rich blessing. Thank You that You love me and provide such blessing despite my sin. Please forgive me for my neglect of You and how I run from You. Help me run the race with my eyes fixed on You. Help me trust and follow You with all of My heart, mind, soul, and strength.
34 Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region. v34
Jesus performed a miracle by healing the demon-possessed men but then the town "pleaded" with Jesus to leave! Amazing. Why would they do this? After thinking about it for a few minutes, I thought to myself that I often do this - when confronted with a truth I run from the truth. I either say NOT TRUE , HIDE the TRUTH, etc.
I need courage to embrace truth - in this case Jesus and everything He represents. Life change, transformation, etc. I should submit fully to Jesus because He is great, His ways are great, and His plan for me is great.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
My Prayer: Lord, You are indeed a great God - full of love, mercy, kindness, patience, compassion and more, for me! I am not deserving of such rich blessing. Thank You that You love me and provide such blessing despite my sin. Please forgive me for my neglect of You and how I run from You. Help me run the race with my eyes fixed on You. Help me trust and follow You with all of My heart, mind, soul, and strength.
